Brit is the most perfect blend of goofball and role model that any kid could imagine. He is our resident handyman ("Daddy-fix-it" was one of our son's first words) and a 100% partner in every aspect of raising our kids. Our family is always his top priority. He helps make every day magical -- always dreaming up new ways to delight the kids, by inhabiting their world and tickling their little brains as well as their tummies. I call our world "the sweet life" because it really is!

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2. RJ

RJ is our "rock." He works hard to make sure all our family's needs are taken care of.

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3. Clay Pope

Clay is the best father a kid could ask for, he is a part of everything that our kids’ do from baseball practice to gymnastics class. He works hard every day to make sure our kids have everything they could ever want or need.

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4. Markos

Markos is such a great dad to John and our new baby Demitri. He carries John around every time he's using his backpack blower, because John loves it so much! He wakes up early to make him muffins or homemade biscuits every week. We are all so fortunate to have him!

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5. Doug Bedre

As a single dad, he is utterly devoted to his sweet, beautiful daughter. With a dad like this, who wouldn't want to be Daddy's Girl!

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6. Carlos

Carlos is the constant in our lives. As everything changes around us, he anchors us and keeps us safe through the bad changes and happy through the good changes. Oh yes, and he is hot.

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7. John Hays

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John Hays, what a catch! Not only is this stud a phenomenal father to me and my two older sisters.. he's loved and known by many for being an all around great/best friend. He's absolutely one of the most genuine and loyal men you'll ever meet. I couldn't be more proud to call this man my dad! :)

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8. Stewart

My husband is an amazing dad because he knows how to make our little girl smile. Whether he's singing or dancing around, Ella is always laughing and smiling when dad's around. He is the most wonderful father in the world!

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9. Butler

My husband is a wonderful father to our two boys and is always there for them. I couldn't ask for a better partner in this journey of parenthood.

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10. Anthony

Anthony Ford is a PHENOMENAL father to his two children, and a single dad at that! He is the kind of father that others like myself watch from a distance & admire! He is the dad who sees sacrificing for his children as a privilege & not an obligation. He dances with his daughter in the restaurant & does her hair, plays "Restaurante" (pretend Italian cooking show) with his son to teach him how to cook, & provides a sparkling cider in a martini glass with a strawberry on the rim for his daughter's bubble bath! He spends every day creating memories for them. He leads by example in every sense of the word. He is the kind of father who sets the standard for the kind of man his son will want to become, and the kind of man his daughter will want to marry.

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11. Viraj

Viraj and Kunal - the dynamic dad/son duo. They both love to go places together and to hang out together...
So happy to be sharing love, life and parenthood with such a wonderful person!

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12. Paul Byrd

My husband Paul is the most selfless man on the planet. He works so hard day and night to provide for all 5 of his children. He has never missed a football game or cheerleading competition. He keeps our family playful and silly and he is truly the glue that binds us all together. His daughters are enamoured with him and the boys look up to him with pride. Family is his one and only priority and he strives daily to provide a wonderful life for his children! He deserves Houston's Hottest DAD for sure! There is nothing sexier than a man who can take care of his family!

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13. Curtis Zwerneman

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. He is special because he is always there for us, and is always making us laugh.

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14. Brett Jarvis

This is Brett Jarvis. The most caring and patient person and father I have ever met. We live in Katy and his daughter lives in Conroe but he attends every school event and dance recital. I know he wouldn't miss it for the world. Not only is he a wonderful father to his daughter but he is also a wonderful example and step father to my own children. He is always helping my son with baseball tips and attends as many baseball games as he can. My daughter loves him to death and she loves how he always jokes around with her. He is funny, patient and so supportive of me, my children and his daughter. I look up to him and fall more in love with him everyday. I vote him as the Hottest Dad in Houston because not only is he an amazing father to his own beautiful daughter but he has excepted my children and treats them as his own as well. What an amazing dad!

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15. Shawn

Brooklynn is crazy about her sweet daddy, Shawn! He loves introducing her to all his favorite things like fishing, hunting, biking and surfing but he can also play "baby dolls" better than anyone I know. She is lucky to be his "bunny" and I am lucky to be his wife!

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16. Chevalier Mayes

Aside from being an advocate of healthy living - which I believe is his fountain of youth - my dad is the true definition of a provider, friend and supporter. When my mom passed away six years ago, it was, and still is one of the hardest things we've (dad, brother and I) had to deal with. He has truly been our rock. He even takes time to listen to all of my "girlie" stories about life and relationships, as only my mom would have done. He has been more than a dad to us.

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17. Luis Martinez

Luis dedicates his spare time in playing with kids and being active with them. He guides through the good times and the tough times and is always there for them when they need him. He spreads his love to them everyday and let them know how special they are to him and thats why I love this man whom they call dad.

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19. Tim

Tim has raised three awesome kids..two are college grads with one now in medical school and his youngest is a 4.0 at UN-Lincoln. He's coached all of their sports teams while juggling a busy career as a federal law enforcement officer. Just when he could kick back, he's married ME and helps me with my 12 and 15-year-old children. I never thought I would remarry but I fell in love with him instantly because he has a dad's heart. And, he's a hottie! 53 years young and maintains a very regimented workout routine!

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20. Justin LeBlue

He is surrounded by girls and adapts so well! Nail polish, makeup, he rocks it all if they ask! He life revolves around those three angels!

Thanks to reader votes, David beat out 19 other finalists in our photo contest to win a weekend stay at the Omni Houston Hotel and dinner for two at NOE GRILL.

He was nominated by his wife, who said, "This is my husband David and my daughter Ivy, David is the hardest working and caring man I know. He does everything our family needs and more. He loves our little girl more than anything in this world and is an incredible dad, she and I are so lucky to have him!"

Check out the slideshow above to see this year's top 20 smokin' hot finalists.